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Jacquelynn Dobrin

Jacquelynn first started as a part time news anchor and reporter for WSVA in 2022. Before the launch of Rocktown Now in April of 2024, she was Assistant Editor and then became Editor-in-Chief in November of 2024.

Fonda Morris
Community
7 days ago
Fort Defiance High School appoints new principal

Augusta County Public Schools has announced the appointment of Fonda Morris as Principal of Fort Defiance High School effective July 1, 2026.

shenandoah valley rail with trail
Community
7 days ago
VDOT gathering public input on Shenandoah Valley Rail with Trail Study

VDOT will hold three public engagement meetings to gather feedback on findings from Phases 2 and 3 of the Shenandoah Valley Rail with Trail Assessment.

Headshot of Maggie Jackson and the cover of her book Uncertain.
Community
1 week ago
Award-winning journalist and author Maggie Jackson to speak at Bridgewater College

Author Maggie Jackson will present an Endowed Lecture on Wednesday, March 25, at 7:30 p.m. in Cole Hall at Bridgewater College.

Up close of a bear cub
Local
2 weeks ago
First bear cub of 2026 admitted to Wildlife Center of Virginia

The Wildlife Center of Virginia recently admitted the first Black Bear cub of 2026—a young female that was found alone, muddy, and shivering at a residence in Bedford County.

Headshot of Lt. Col. Brandon Shah
Local
2 weeks ago
Staunton native Lt. Col. Brandon Shah identified as instructor killed in ODU shooting

The instructor killed in Thursday’s deadly shooting at Old Dominion University has been identified as Lt. Col. Brandon Shah, a retired Army officer and ROTC instructor, and Staunton native.

Community
2 weeks ago
Staunton City Schools recognized nationally for supporting at-risk students

Staunton City Schools is receiving national recognition for its efforts to support at-risk students and improve academic outcomes.

Sheriff Bryan Hutcheson and Jason Stuhmiller
Community
2 weeks ago
Sheriff Bryan Hutcheson talks with local nonprofit Table 61 | Rocktown Now Crime Report

Sheriff Bryan Hutcheson visits Table 61 in Harrisonburg to sit down with proprietor Jason Stuhmiller to talk about their community services.

Jesse Ault stands with the Buffalo Gap High School sign.
Community
2 weeks ago
Buffalo Gap High School announces new principal

Augusta County Public Schools has announced the appointment of Jesse Ault as Principal of Buffalo Gap High School.

Mugshots of Irving Anthony Lesroy Mitchum III and Kaleb Ryan Williams
Crime & Safety
2 weeks ago
Traffic stop near Mount Jackson leads to arrest of convicted felons

A traffic stop on I-81 near Mount Jackson lead to the arrest of two convicted felons on Thursday.

Headshot of Governor Abigail Spanberger
Community
2 weeks ago
Gov. Spanberger announces $14 million to help Virginians find housing, reduce homelessness

The investments will advance efforts to reduce homelessness in Virginia by supporting 19 permanent supportive housing projects, 29 rapid rehousing projects, and 13 innovation projects for underserved populations.